Establish and refine my Plastic Surgical Skills in a challenging atmosphere either in the academic or private sector, with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery.
Chicago Medical School 3rd and 4th Year Elective Park Ridge, Illinois
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2009-present |
Board of Governors and Alumni Association Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School |
2010-2020 |
Chicago Medical School Park Ridge, Illinois
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2003-2007 |
Chicago Medical School Park Ridge, Illinois
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2001-2006 |
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois
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1997-2000 |
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois
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1994-1997 |
University of Health Sciences The Chicago Medical School
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1990-1994 |
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois
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1987-1990 |
Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Physician and Surgeon, Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois
United States Medical Licensing Examination
Step 1, June 1992 Score: 219 (81st percentile)
Step 2, Sept. 1993 Score: 219 (86th percentile)
Step 3, Dec. 1995 Score: 210 (84th percentile)
ASPS Ambassador Appointment 2005-Present
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Electronics Committee 2007-present
Americas Top Plastic Surgeon 2002-2021
America's Top Surgeon 2002-2021
Americas Top Physicians 2002-2021
Real Self Advisory Board 2020-2021
Vitals Illinois Favorite Physicians Patients Choice Award 2015-2019
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award 2015-2021
Vitals On-Time Doctor Award 2019-2021
Vitals Patient's Choice Award 2019-2021
ASPS Certificate for completion of CME requirements 2003-present
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award 2003-2007
The Botox Cosmetic Physician’s Network Award 2003-2007
Medical Advisory Board, MD TV Medical News Now 10/2002
National Medical Expert, MD TV Medical News Now 9/2002
First place, Chief Resident Competition of Chicago
Plastic Surgery Society 6/1999
Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship 1993-1994
Socrates Alumni Scholarship 1989-1990
Dean’s List at Loyola University (G.P.A. 3.72) 1987-1990
Presidential Scholarship at Loyola University 1987-1990
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgeon Education Foundation
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation
The Botox Cosmetic Physicians’ Network
European Anti-Aging Academy
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Association
Chicago Medical Society
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons Professional Association
Hellenic Medical Society
Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical School
American Aesthetics Education Association
Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis Fungoides. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3.
The latest trends in cosmetic surgery, 5/24/04
Presented to: Senior Center
Main Township Lecture Hall
Des Plaines, Illinois
Fundamentals of wound closure, 11/13/02
Presented to: 1st & 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois
Suturing for anyone, 11/7/01
Presented to: 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois
New Beginnings, 07/30/01
Presented to: Singles Group
St. Hubert’s Church
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Non-surgical skin rejuvenation, 4/11/01
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
How to excise any lesion, 3/27/01
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Cosmetic Surgery, 12/4/00
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Facelifting For The Next Millennium, 8/7/00
Presented to: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Burns and Inhalation Injury, 4/26/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Reduction Mammaplasty, 3/22/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Benign and Malignant Breast Disease, 2/16/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Rhytidectomy, 1/12/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Limb, 12/15/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Nerve Repairs of the Upper Extremity, 11/10/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 9/25/99
Presented to: Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Infections of the Upper Extremity, 9/8/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors, 9/1/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 6/99
Presented to: Annual Meeting of Chicago Plastic Surgical Society
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Body Contouring, 4/17/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Autologous Breast Reconstruction, 3/13/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Carcinoma of the Lip, Mouth & Pharynx, 12/19/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Implants and Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery, 10/24/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Lower Extremity Anatomy & Embryology, 5/2/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Reconstruction of Facial Burns, 2/21/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Hand - Vascular Injuries and Replantation, 1/10/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Hand - Bone and Joint Injuries, 11/8/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Congenital Defects of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 10/11/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery, SC
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2000-Present |
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter
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1997-2000 |
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter
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1997-2000 |
Cook/waiter/cashier/dishwasher
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1982-1992 |
Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant
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1989-1990 |
Radiology filing clerk
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1988 |
Fluently speak, read and write Greek.
Comic books, weight training, football, baseball and basketball.
When I first published The 7 Critical Questions to Ask Before Letting Any Surgeon Touch You, I had no idea that it would be so popularly received. Since its publication, this brief guide has helped thousands like you to more safely navigate the world of cosmetic surgery. The 7 Questions have been updated and a bonus section, Applying the 7 Questions, has just been added. Be my guest to read, learn and share.